Mike Wallace’s indefinite suspension by NASCAR was upheld by the National Motorsports Appeals Panel on Wednesday.
Wallace, who has made three Xfinity Series starts this season, was suspended Sept. 10 for violating Sections 12.1; 12.8; 12.8.1.e of the rule book.
According to the rulebook, a violation of section 12.8.1.e is any “Public statement and/or communication that criticizes, ridicules, or otherwise disparages another person based upon that person’s race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, or handicapping condition.”
As part of the suspension, Wallace is required by NASCAR to attend sensitivity training.
The three-member appeals panel was made up of Dixon Johnston, Bill Lester and Kevin Whitaker.
Wallace has the right to appeal the decision to the National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer.
Wallace wrote the following on Facebook shortly after his suspension was originally announced:
“You know as I fly across the United States today I’m ready various people’s political views and I have to say a famous four star Military General that I spent time with in the MidEast told me Mike let me give you some advice don’t ever get in a conversation about politics or religion unless you are really smart. I said why do you say that comment His response it’s like being balanced on a single edge razor blade if you slip you will get cut!
Think about that before we all make foolish uneducated post! Moral of this story is most of use just repeat what we have heard we really don’t know.
Have a great positive day!”